Antique Natural HistoryOriginal plates from the naturalists' books, 1600s to 1900s

Antique Botanical Prints

Plantae

Flowers, fruit, ferns, orchids and medicinal plants, drawn for botanists and printed for the libraries and gardens of the 18th and 19th centuries.

262 prints

Period

Before 1700 3018th century 81Early 19th century 262Late 19th century 50420th century 69

Artist or book

Louis van Houtte 59Curtis's Botanical Magazine 56Bertuch 49Calwer's Käferbuch 29Sowerby 23E. J. Lowe 19Benjamin Maund 16Weinmann 11Reichenbachia 11Hooker 9Jacquin 4Buffon 4
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  1. Original Antique Botany Print of Bulbine Cepacea, 'South Africa', 1812
    Pl. 97Original Antique Botany Print of Bulbine Cepacea, 'South Africa', 1812 1812$150
  2. Large Original Antique Flower Lithograph of the Rhododendron Barbatum, 1849
    Pl. 98Large Original Antique Flower Lithograph of the Rhododendron Barbatum, 1849 1849$325
  3. Rare Majestically Handcolored Lithograph of Ferns of Java 'Polypodium', 1829
    Pl. 99Rare Majestically Handcolored Lithograph of Ferns of Java 'Polypodium', 1829 1829$290
  4. Majestically Handcolored Lithograph of Ferns of Indonesia 'Polypodium', 1829
    Pl. 100Majestically Handcolored Lithograph of Ferns of Indonesia 'Polypodium', 1829 1829$300
  5. Beautifully Handcolored Lithograph of Ferns of Indonesia 'Polypodium', 1829
    Pl. 101Beautifully Handcolored Lithograph of Ferns of Indonesia 'Polypodium', 1829 1829$300
  6. Artfully Handcolored Lithograph of Ferns of Java 'Polypodium', 1829
    Pl. 102Artfully Handcolored Lithograph of Ferns of Java 'Polypodium', 1829 1829$330
  7. Large, Uniquely Handcolored Lithograph of Ferns of Indonesia 'Polypodium', 1829
    Pl. 103Large, Uniquely Handcolored Lithograph of Ferns of Indonesia 'Polypodium', 1829 1829$400
  8. Lushly Handcolored Lithograph of Ferns of Java 'Polypodium', 1829
    Pl. 104Lushly Handcolored Lithograph of Ferns of Java 'Polypodium', 1829 1829$290
  9. Lushly Handcolored Lithograph of Ferns of Indonesia (Polypodium), 1829
    Pl. 105Lushly Handcolored Lithograph of Ferns of Indonesia (Polypodium), 1829 1829$290
  10. Rare, Artfully Handcolored Lithograph of Ferns of Indonesia (Polypodium), 1829
    Pl. 106Rare, Artfully Handcolored Lithograph of Ferns of Indonesia (Polypodium), 1829 1829$300
  11. Rare, Artfully Handcolored Lithograph of Ferns of Java 'Polypodium', 1829
    Pl. 107Rare, Artfully Handcolored Lithograph of Ferns of Java 'Polypodium', 1829 1829$315
  12. Rare, Artfully Crafted Lithograph of Ferns of Java 'Polypodium', 1829
    Pl. 108Rare, Artfully Crafted Lithograph of Ferns of Java 'Polypodium', 1829 1829$305
  13. Beautiful, Artfully Crafted Lithograph of Ferns of Java 'Polypodium', 1829
    Pl. 109Beautiful, Artfully Crafted Lithograph of Ferns of Java 'Polypodium', 1829 1829$290
  14. Beautiful, Hand-Crafted Lithograph of Ferns of Indonesia (Polypodium), 1829
    Pl. 110Beautiful, Hand-Crafted Lithograph of Ferns of Indonesia (Polypodium), 1829 1829$290
  15. Set of 2 Original Antique Prints of various Pears and Apples, c.1835
    Pl. 111Set of 2 Original Antique Prints of various Pears and Apples, c.1835 1835$400
  16. Exotic Botanicals Unveiled: The Ginger Plant in Art and Science, 1845
    Pl. 112Exotic Botanicals Unveiled: The Ginger Plant in Art and Science, 1845 1845$255
  17. The Golden Leather Fern - An Antique Masterpiece of Botanical Illustration, 1845
    Pl. 113The Golden Leather Fern - An Antique Masterpiece of Botanical Illustration, 1845 1845$200
  18. Orchid & Cotton Elegance: A Botanical Legacy in Bloom - Old Engravings of 1845
    Pl. 114Orchid & Cotton Elegance: A Botanical Legacy in Bloom - Old Engravings of 1845 1845$270
  19. Old Botanical Quartet: Portraits of Flax, Tobacco, Saffron, and Patience, 1823
    Pl. 115Old Botanical Quartet: Portraits of Flax, Tobacco, Saffron, and Patience, 1823 1823$245
  20. Hand-Colored Engraving of Shield Lichen, Parmelia saxatilis, by F. Guimpel, 1819
    Pl. 116Hand-Colored Engraving of Shield Lichen, Parmelia saxatilis, by F. Guimpel, 1819 1819$325
  21. Engravings of European Wild Ginger, Prickly Lettuce, and Common Soapwort, 1819
    Pl. 117Engravings of European Wild Ginger, Prickly Lettuce, and Common Soapwort, 1819 1819$660
  22. A Rare Botanical Study of Exotic Flora by Hoola van Houten, 1847
    Pl. 118A Rare Botanical Study of Exotic Flora by Hoola van Houten, 1847 1847$155
  23. Exquisite Hand-Colored Botanical Engraving with Medicinal Plants, 1805
    Pl. 119Exquisite Hand-Colored Botanical Engraving with Medicinal Plants, 1805 1805$190
  24. Elegant 1805 Hand-Colored Botanical Engraving of Bulbous Plants from Bertuch
    Pl. 120Elegant 1805 Hand-Colored Botanical Engraving of Bulbous Plants from Bertuch 1805$180
  25. 1805 Hand-Colored Engraving of Fungi Specimens from Bertuch’s Work
    Pl. 1211805 Hand-Colored Engraving of Fungi Specimens from Bertuch’s Work 1805$125
  26. Medlar and Cornelian Cherry: Blossoms, Fruit, and Seeds, Bertuch, 1805
    Pl. 122Medlar and Cornelian Cherry: Blossoms, Fruit, and Seeds, Bertuch, 1805 1805$145
  27. Galbanum and Hungarian Gentian: Rare Medicinal Plants Illustrated, 1805
    Pl. 123Galbanum and Hungarian Gentian: Rare Medicinal Plants Illustrated, 1805 1805$170
  28. Martynia Proboscidea (Unicorn Plant), Hand-Colored Botanical Engraving, ca.1825
    Pl. 124Martynia Proboscidea (Unicorn Plant), Hand-Colored Botanical Engraving, ca.1825 1825$100
  29. Artocarpus incisa (Breadfruit Tree), Hand-Colored Botanical Engraving, ca. 1825
    Pl. 125Artocarpus incisa (Breadfruit Tree), Hand-Colored Botanical Engraving, ca. 1825 1825$155
  30. Lilium speciosum (Elegant Lily), Hand-Colored Botanical Engraving, ca.1825
    Pl. 126Lilium speciosum (Elegant Lily), Hand-Colored Botanical Engraving, ca.1825 1825$135
  31. Eight Antique Botanical Plates: Glasswort, Horsetail, Privet & More, c.1830
    Pl. 127Eight Antique Botanical Plates: Glasswort, Horsetail, Privet & More, c.1830 1830$325
  32. Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Sedges, Rushes and Wetland Plants, 1830
    Pl. 128Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Sedges, Rushes and Wetland Plants, 1830 1830$325
  33. Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Spike-Rush and Bulrush Species, c.1830
    Pl. 129Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Spike-Rush and Bulrush Species, c.1830 1830$325
  34. Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Bulrush, Cottongrass & Arrowgrass, 1830
    Pl. 130Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Bulrush, Cottongrass & Arrowgrass, 1830 1830$325
  35. Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Cottongrass and Coastal Grasses, c.1830
    Pl. 131Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Cottongrass and Coastal Grasses, c.1830 1830$325
  36. Antique Botanical Engravings of Meadow Foxtail, Polypogon & Agrostis, c.1830
    Pl. 132Antique Botanical Engravings of Meadow Foxtail, Polypogon & Agrostis, c.1830 1830$325
  37. Eight Antique Botanical Engravings of Aira, Avena & Holcus Meadow Grasses, 1830
    Pl. 133Eight Antique Botanical Engravings of Aira, Avena & Holcus Meadow Grasses, 1830 1830$325
  38. Antique Grasses & Sedges, Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings, c.1830 (Set of 8)
    Pl. 134Antique Grasses & Sedges, Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings, c.1830 (Set of 8) 1830$325
  39. Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Festuca & Brome Grasses, c.1830
    Pl. 135Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Festuca & Brome Grasses, c.1830 1830$325
  40. Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Bromus (Brome Grasses), c.1830
    Pl. 136Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Bromus (Brome Grasses), c.1830 1830$325
  41. Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Avena, Arundo & Meadow Grasses, c.1830
    Pl. 137Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Avena, Arundo & Meadow Grasses, c.1830 1830$325
  42. Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Bromus Brome Grasses, c.1830
    Pl. 138Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Bromus Brome Grasses, c.1830 1830$325
  43. Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Wheat, Barley and Ryegrasses, c.1830
    Pl. 139Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Wheat, Barley and Ryegrasses, c.1830 1830$325
  44. Pair of Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings of Wild and Cultivated Flowers, 1828
    Pl. 140Pair of Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings of Wild and Cultivated Flowers, 1828 1828$380
  45. Pair of Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings of Roses & Spring Flowers, London 1828
    Pl. 141Pair of Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings of Roses & Spring Flowers, London 1828 1828$380
  46. Beautiful Pair of Vintage Botanical Flower Prints, incl a Flame Tulip, 1828
    Pl. 142Beautiful Pair of Vintage Botanical Flower Prints, incl a Flame Tulip, 1828 1828$380
  47. Pair of Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings of Spring Flowers, London 1828
    Pl. 143Pair of Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings of Spring Flowers, London 1828 1828$380
  48. Antique Botanical Prints by B. Maund, Hand-Colored Pair, London c.1836
    Pl. 144Antique Botanical Prints by B. Maund, Hand-Colored Pair, London c.1836 1836$380

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